Stefanie "Suncha" Herzer of Pacifica, Calif., and Laurie "Mojo Lovin" Klein of Oakland stock up on water at Save Mart on Keystone prior to traveling to Burning Man 2009.

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Katrina Raenell
kraenell@rgj.com

Prepping for Burning Man can be overwhelming. The amount of food, water and gear to survive the desert can be daunting, especially if this is your first time out on the playa. According to Derek Southworth, who is heading out for his 15th burn this year, your best friend in prepping for the playa is a checklist.

"I have literally forgotten a tent," Southworth said. "I use a checklist first for shopping and then for packing."

The Burning Man Survival Guide on Burningman.com recommends that you bring basic necessities including your ticket, state picture identification, 1.5 gallons of water per ...